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China expands 144-hour/6-day visa-free transit to Henan and Yunnan provinces
Effective July 15th, China's National Immigration Administration has announced the expansion of the 144-hour (6 days) visa-free transit policy to...
July 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Venice's day tourist fee generates millions, faces increase in 2025
This year, Venice (Italy) implemented a 5-euro entrance fee for day tourists on particularly busy days, aiming to generate additional income from...
July 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean debuts Utopia OTS with grand summer event
RCI-Royal Caribbean International, along with GRAMMY-winning singer and songwriter Meghan Trainor, inaugurated the Utopia of the Seas with a grand...
July 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises unveils 2025 President’s Cruise to Norway
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled an 8-night Norwegian Fjords itinerary for its 2025 President’s Cruise, as announced by Laura Hodges Bethge, the...
July 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line unveils 2026 Spring/Summer itineraries
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled its 2026 spring/summer itineraries, featuring voyages to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, Alaska, Canada, and...
July 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Apollo Funds acquires Uniworld, Trafalgar, and other TTC Brands
Apollo (NYSE: APO) and The Travel Corporation (TTC) have announced a definitive agreement for Apollo-managed funds (the “Apollo Funds&rdquo...
July 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises announces new Adriatic voyages for 2025-2026
Celestyal Cruises Greece has announced an expansion of its Adriatic itineraries for 2025 and 2026 due to high demand for its 2024 offerings. The...
July 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Mardi Gras ship offers two Transatlantic cruises (USA-Europe-USA) due to drydock...
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's ship Mardi Gras (Excel Class vessel) will return to Europe for a drydock refurbishment, offering travelers the opportunity...
July 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Dubai RTA launches world's first 3D-printed electric abra
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has commenced the trial operation of the world's first electric abra, created using 3D printing...
July 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages and SoulCycle launch 'Seas the Ride' initiative
Virgin Voyages has announced a collaboration with SoulCycle to launch the “Seas the Ride” initiative combining fitness and luxury...
July 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn enhances African itineraries with extensive pre- and post-cruise journeys
The ultra-luxury travel company Seabourn introduces new "Seabourn Journeys" for guests on the 2024 Grand Africa Voyage. These pre-, mid-, and post...
July 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ritz-Carlton's superyacht Ilma delivered in France
MS Ilma, the second superyacht/newest ship of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, officially joined the fleet on July 12th, following the delivery...
July 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Cruises unveils wellness-themed voyages for December 2024
The 2024-relaunched (under A&K/Abercrombie & Kent) ultra-luxury travel brand Crystal Cruises is set to offer 2 wellness-themed sailings in...
July 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's Utopia OTS celebrates christening voyage from Port Canaveral
RCI-Royal Caribbean International's newest ship - Utopia of the Seas, is at Port Canaveral, Florida, today for her christening voyage. Following...
July 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
The second large China-built cruise ship (for Adora) nears completion
The second China-built large cruise ship is approaching completion after 3+ months of assembly. The vessel's 3-layer hull+superstructure is now fully...
July 15, 2024